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Philgorithms: Two Examples of Data Mapping to Guide Donor Decisions

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As COVID accelerates innovative uses of AI in many areas, we are also seeing more development of AI-powered data mapping tools for philanthropic advising and to support donor investment decisions. The post Philgorithms: Two Examples of Data Mapping to Guide Donor Decisions first appeared on Beth’s Blog. NAVi seeks to fill these gaps.

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New data for strategic disaster philanthropy 

Candid

Hurricane Dorian caused catastrophic damage in the Bahamas and parts of the eastern United States. Foundations and public charities funded $352 million for disasters and humanitarian crises. . Fifty-one percent of funding by foundations and public charities was for response and relief efforts. .

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Typhoon Haiyan: How to Help with Recovery Efforts

Tech Soup

curated a list of charities providing aid to people in the Philippines. You can easily donate to one or multiple charities via an online form. There's also a Google Crisis Map. published an interactive map of the typhoon to support disaster relief agencies. The mGive Foundation is collecting donations from U.S.

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Apps for Disaster Planning

Tech Soup

TechSoup recently updated its disaster planning and recovery guide, The Resilient Organization , to include the new ways nonprofits, charities, and public libraries are using technology. Android, iOS, Windows Phone) connects you with friends and family during a large-scale disaster such as an earthquake or a hurricane.

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Saving the World One Tech Innovation at a Time

Tech Soup

Imagine a hurricane bearing down on an isolated village. A new report called Technology for Good: Innovative Use of Technology by Charities identifies ten technologies that are already having this kind of impact in the world. Before the hurricane hit, residents could receive location-targeted SMS messages directing them to evacuate.

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5 Apps Doing Good for the World

Care2

This is a natural fit for the organization and they have plans for future apps focused on earthquake, hurricane, tornado, and flood preparedness. Charity Miles. iOS/Android: Charity Miles is an app that connects your commitment to fitness with your commitment to the causes your support. Charity Miles.

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5 Apps Doing Good for the World

Care2

This is a natural fit for the organization and they have plans for future apps focused on earthquake, hurricane, tornado, and flood preparedness. Charities like Habitat for Humanity, Feeding America, and the Nature Conservancy are already on board.

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